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UK's first industry-scale EV battery recycling plant opens

Garages concerned about what to do with the growing quantities of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles have been thrown a lifeline

11 July 2023

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Distrigo adds further six Stellantis brands to portfolio

Genuine parts for Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia among those now offered by the supplier

03 July 2023

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Halfords to defer almost all tyre payments to 2024 in safety pledge

New data warns that UK car tyres 'have never been so bald', and suggests millions of cars could be driving with illegal rubber

22 June 2023

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Automechanika Birmingham 2023: Event hailed as 'the best to date'

Back after a four-year absence, this year’s Automechanika event in Birmingham saw thousands through its doors

16 June 2023

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Car dealership team doubles in size after taking on closed rival's staff

Cumbria-based Matt Johnson Prestige team grows to 11 following closure of nearby dealership

14 June 2023

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New ownership for wheel servicing specialist Pro-Align

Pro-Align has announced a change of ownership following the retirement of two of its founding directors

13 June 2023

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Niterra, formerly NGK, acquires WhoCanFixMyCar

Ceramics specialist adds online repair platform to its portfolio

02 June 2023

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Event Preview: What to look for at Automechanika Birmingham

There's going to be giveaways, launches, forums, sideshows and more at the event in June.

31 May 2023

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Castrol survey: Motorists more likely to recommend garages that seek approval

Survey of 1,000 motorists in UK conducted to determine factors that make them most likely to recommend a vehicle workshop to family and friends

25 May 2023

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Tyre industry faces 'perfect storm' of events

Report highlights problems with recruiting into the sector, coupled with European staff going home and older people taking early retirement

17 May 2023

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